Tag Archives: children

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes…you know the rest. Perhaps this schoolyard rhyme conditioned us believe that the proper step in life after marriage is having children. Today, there is no perfect time to start a family, and ... read more

I have officially been a stepmom for about two and a half years now and, although it’s only been a few years since my wedding, I feel like I’ve learned a lot since those newlywed days. Stepmotherhood is not for ... read more

Children have been offered the roles of flower girls and ring bearers for a long time, because it’s not only adorable, but adds a level of warmth and amusement to your special day. Whether they’re your own, a relative, or ... read more

The role of a stepmother is almost always a complicated one—you are working to create a family system that works for you, you’re loving and helping to raise a child you didn’t give birth to, and all the while trying ... read more

The months after your wedding—also known as the newlywed phase—are an exciting, wonderful time for couples. You’re still basking in that post-wedding glow and beginning to figure out how you and your partner are going to work together as a ... read more

Are adults not the only ones on your guest list? Have a few little ones that are getting an invite to your special day? It is probably a top priority to you for your guests to have fun, including the ... read more

Something most couples are consider while planning their dream weddings is another exciting event on the horizon: the dream honeymoon! It is extremely common for the newlyweds to get away for a romantic rendezvous together after they tie the knot, ... read more

Whatever the reason, fertility issues, health problems, etc., you’ve come to the conclusion you want to use a surrogate to have a baby. Many couples have found themselves in this very position without knowing where to start. You are not ... read more